Some more Fuzzy Autos - Rubber Chicken

AllenOK

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A few weeks ago I was tying up some Fuzzy Auto jigs (based on LedHed's Auto pattern) when I had an idea.  Change up the colors, and go with electric chicken colors.

This is the result:



I've taken to calling it the "Rubber Chicken".

Last night, I took my kayak out to harrass the 'gills with this jig, tipped with a waxworm, until it got dark, then switch over to minnows under a float for Crappie.  Well, I did catch a few sunfish with this pattern.

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But, I probably would have caught more, if I had stayed with the Fuzzy Auto that I've done up in Olive.  The fish are still keying on nymphs, and now dun mayflies.  The Hex Hatch is on!  I caught my first hatch last night, and I didn't even have a fly rod in my kayak when it happened.

I think I know where I'll be the next night before a day off :)

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duffy

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Nice buggy looking jigs! Pardon my ignorance but why are they called an Auto jig or am I reading it wrong? Thanks.
 

AllenOK

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The original "Auto Jig" is something that one of this forum's co-founders ties. It's a tapered thread-body, with rubber legs sticking out near the head and out the back. I'm not sure why it's called an "Auto" jig. Maybe because the fish automatically get caught?
 
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